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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: Chapter II, "Mother and Son" Pages 65-81.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What motivates Shuichi to comment about what a nice suit Gohtaro is wearing?
(a) He is surprised by how much fashion has changed.
(b) He is jealous of Gohtaro's family wealth.
(c) He is teasing his old friend about how he has aged.
(d) He is pleased to see his old friend doing well.

2. Who is Nagare?
(a) Kyoko's son.
(b) Gohtaro's friend.
(c) Another customer.
(d) The café's owner.

3. How many times did the man ask Kazu to be his girlfriend before she agreed?
(a) Five.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) Four.

4. Why does Kazu especially enjoy the café after closing?
(a) She takes pride in cleaning and straightening the café.
(b) She knows that it means she will be back home soon.
(c) She is not much of a "people person."
(d) She likes to work quietly without thinking.

5. In Maeterlinck's The Blue Bird, where do Tyltyl and Mytyl encounter the child with the terrible fate?
(a) The Kingdom of the Enchanters.
(b) The Kingdom of Sorrow.
(c) The Kingdom of Desire.
(d) The Kingdom of the Future.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Gohtaro returns to the present, what is the first thing that he wants to do?

2. Who sings a song about crickets in the opening of "Mother and Son"?

3. Whom does the narrative compare to "a sentry guarding a castle" (28)?

4. When does Kazu tell Miki she will be old enough to pour the coffee?

5. According to Chapter I, "Best Friends," what do most lies have in common?

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